Altimeter & Barometer vs Local Meals
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Altimeter & Barometer
This app provides real-time altitude and atmospheric pressure readings. It uses GPS for location and sea level measurements, with a conversion tool for meters to feet. For compatible devices, it also offers barometric pressure sensing.
- GPS altitude measurement
- Sea level display in meters
- Meter to feet conversion calculator
- Barometric pressure sensor (iPhone 6+)
- Map of current position
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A free simple large font altimeter application that displays map of current position measured by GPS and the sea level in meters (m). With conversion calculator from meter (m) to feet (ft). Barometric function with pressure sensor (iPhone 6 / Plus or later). To prevent flooding and distress. There are errors due to GPS measurement. Relative altitude measurement based on changes in atmospheric pressure.
Local Meals
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Immerse yourself in the unique offerings of local communities with our app. Designed for both locals and visitors, our platform allows local vendors and artisans to showcase their food, culture, and services through beautiful photo galleries and detailed descriptions. Visitors can explore these offerings, learn about the rich cultural heritage, and use the integrated map feature to find and navigate to local service providers easily. Whether you're searching for a hidden culinary gem or a unique cultural experience, our app connects you directly to the local scene.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: Local Meals at none against Altimeter & Barometer's shown. Local Meals also leads on update cadence (every 3 months vs every 13 months) and iOS requirement (13.4 vs 15). On price, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Altimeter & Barometer ships an update every 13 months, Local Meals every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on November 10, 2026 and November 8, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Altimeter & Barometer | Local Meals |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.6 (155 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 54.5% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 155 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 13 months | Every 3 months — better |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Ad-supported | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15 | 13.4 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 11 MB | 40 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | SHIGETO TAKAGI | Elie Chaaban |
In-app purchases
Altimeter & Barometer
No in-app purchases
Local Meals
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is Altimeter & Barometer free?
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